Texas A&M says Johnny Manziel will practice as normal

7:15 PM,
Aug. 5, 2013

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs from Missouri's Michael Sam (52) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

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George Schroeder
| USA TODAY Sports

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said he first learned of allegations that Johnny Manziel broke NCAA rules - and thus, that the Heisman Trophy winner's college eligibility might be in peril - on Sunday evening, as the Aggies reconvened for their first team meeting.

"The last 24 hours, with the news about Johnny, the university is doing its due diligence to find out the facts," Sumlin said. "We're gonna practice and go ahead as normal and be able to adjust to the facts."

ESPN's Outside The Lines reported Sunday evening that Manziel agreed to a "five-figure flat fee" with an autograph broker named Drew ...